CVE-2011-5083

Name: CVE-2011-5083
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-03-19T18:55:02.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.30%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-5083 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in inc/swf/swfupload.swf in Dotclear 2.3.1 and 2.4.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable PHP extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in an unspecified directory.. EPSS estimates a 3.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in inc/swf/swfupload.swf in Dotclear 2.3.1 and 2.4.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable PHP extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in an unspecified directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.30%

86.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dotclear	Dotclear	2.3.1
Dotclear	Dotclear	2.4.2

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 19, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-5083?

How severe is CVE-2011-5083?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-5083 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-5083?

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Source: NVD / NIST